Khaled Mouzannar’s installation at Villa Audi. (Credit: L'Orient-Le Jour)
Those expecting to find furniture pieces may be disappointed. We Design Beirut is nothing like a furniture or home decor fair; it aims above all to offer "an immersive experience in the spirit of design," says architect and co-initiator Samer al-Amine.The goal of last year's inaugural edition was to put Beirut back on the artsy map. This year, Amine and communications expert Mariana Wehbe are extending “an invitation to design lovers — and more broadly, to lovers of Beirut — to think, create and build together, in a spirit of repair and renewal.”We Design Beirut, Act II, explores the notions of heritage, renewal and continuity through a slew of exhibitions, installations, meetings, performances and debates bringing together architects, artists, artisans and industry professionals with the public.The "Womb of a City" by Atelier...
Those expecting to find furniture pieces may be disappointed. We Design Beirut is nothing like a furniture or home decor fair; it aims above all to offer "an immersive experience in the spirit of design," says architect and co-initiator Samer al-Amine.The goal of last year's inaugural edition was to put Beirut back on the artsy map. This year, Amine and communications expert Mariana Wehbe are extending “an invitation to design lovers — and more broadly, to lovers of Beirut — to think, create and build together, in a spirit of repair and renewal.”We Design Beirut, Act II, explores the notions of heritage, renewal and continuity through a slew of exhibitions, installations, meetings, performances and debates bringing together architects, artists, artisans and industry professionals with the public.The "Womb of a City" by...
